• Quantity: 15 copies of original artworks (please see details of requirements listed below)
  • Please note that there is a 5MB limit per uploaded image
  • File formats for images must be either .jpg or .jpeg
• Variety: You must include:
  • Two pages of live model figure drawings done from observation: 3-4 figures per page, drawn from head to toe. Emphasis should be on the overall Gesture, Pose, Movement, Balance, Proportions and Anatomy of the figure, rather than shading, polish, and details. Some of the drawings should have figures in motion (walking, talking, running, jumping) and some drawings should have more static figures (sitting, standing, behaving relatively idle – but still looking natural). Working from a live model (in a drawing studio or drawing class) is highly encouraged; sketching real people at a metro stop, café, library, etc. is an excellent alternative if you don’t have access to live models; working from photography can also be accepted. Important: You must cite the source at the bottom of the page IF the work is done from photography or video.
  • Two pages of perspective drawing: 2 observation line drawings of your room, each done from an opposite corner. Emphasis on perspective and vanishing points (2-point perspective). Block-in elements such as items on desktops and shelves, picture frames, computers, books, blankets/pillows, hanging clothes, etc. Does not need to be coloured, shaded, highly detailed or polished. Light construction lines may be left visible but should not be distracting. This must be done from observation with your own two eyes and not from a photograph.
  • Two-page Model sheet: 2 pages exploring an original character design—including a turnaround (front, back, side view), 3-4 facial expressions as well as 3-4 poses exhibiting the character’s personality. Characters should be stylized and suitable for all ages, with an emphasis on basic shapes and appealing design.
  • Clay sculpture: 2 well-lit photographs of a clay model of a character (front and side view). Presented on a single page. It is recommended to work from the design in your Model sheet, limit your sculpture to a bust (head and shoulders) and keep your sculpture no larger than 5 inches high. Super Sculpey® and Monster Clay® are both recommended brands.
  • Eight pages of artwork: 8 pages of your own artwork which may include, but is not limited to, digital or traditional drawings, paintings, and illustrations, etc. from observation or from imagination, traditional sculptures, digital models/sculptures, animation (2D, 3D, stop motion, cut out, etc.). More than one image may be presented per page. Master Studies and Fan Art may be accepted but must be limited to 1-2 pages and must cite the original source. Any artwork that is found to be copied without citing its sources will be deemed plagiarism and will disqualify the portfolio from being accepted.
  • A letter of intent. Your letter of intent is an opportunity for you to communicate in writing why you want to be in this program, what you want to do after completing this program, and anything else you feel we should know about you or your circumstances as we assess your application.
• Originality: your artworks should reflect your own ideas.
  
• A.I. generated imagery. For all portfolio submissions, A.I. generated imagery can only be used as reference. Any use of A.I. (including as reference) should be very clearly cited. Any use of A.I. other than as reference will risk disqualifying the portfolio from being accepted.
• Scans or photographs of artwork should not be blurry, file format should be .jpg or .jpeg files only.
• In addition to the portfolio requirements listed above, you also have the option to submit links to your art website (if you have one), to any films/animation (if you have any you’ve made), and to a one-minute selfie-video (which is also optional)
  This short selfie video is not required, but it is an opportunity for you to let us get to know you a bit better. If you choose to do this, please send a link to your video (as an unlisted YouTube video) in which you explain to us, in 1 minute or less, why you want to be admitted to this program, what you hope to do in the future after completing the program, and anything else about yourself or your circumstances that you would like us to know. Please do not exceed the 1 minute limit for the selfie video.

All requested artwork (above), must be uploaded in high quality .jpg format in the Application Centre by the March 1st deadline.

When will I know?

Once all admissible applicants have been evaluated, a decision letter will be made available to you through your application center account on the  application status page mid to late April.  Final acceptance is based on assessment of:

• Portfolio
• Academic background
• Letter of Intent
• Timed drawing exercise

Frequently Asked Questions

To read answers to some of the frequently asked questions about our program, please click here: Frequently Asked Questions